AFRICAN TRADITIONAL LEADERS RALLY FOR STRONGER WILDLIFE PROTECTION

African traditional leaders express concern over human -wildlife conflict as communities continue to face challenges living alongside wild animals.

Zimbabwean traditional leader Chief Mvutu says the African Traditional Leaders Conservation Network summit in Lusaka provides a critical platform for sharing knowledge and experiences on human -animal conflicts affecting chiefdoms.

The summit, running is ongoing and brings together traditional leaders from across Africa to strengthen wildlife conservation while protecting community livelihoods.

The meeting also highlights the International Fund for Animal Welfare’s Room to Roam initiative, which promotes wildlife corridors and peaceful coexistence between people and animals.

And International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) country director Moses Nyirenda notes the significance of traditional leaders in safe guarding communities.